WEBVTT e southern and easternportions of the state. Some ofthe storms were strong to severe, producing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and some hail. A tornado was alsoreported in southeastern Iowa.As of late afternoon much ofthis activity was crossing theMississippi and leaving the area, although some lingering scattered showers and storms were still evident onradar inthe southeastern part of thestate. Chances for showers andstorms will continue tonight in far southern Iowa, although mostof the activity will remain off to the south in Missouri. The weather pattern dries out tomorrow andsets up for a very nice weekend with plentiful sunshine and highs returning to the 70s and 80s. The pattern will become favorable for moreshowers and thunderstorms again early nextweek. The threat for severe weather remains uncertain atthis time. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a lowaround 54. North wind 6 to 9mph. Thursday Mostly cloudy,with a high near 69. North wind around 8mph. Thursday Night Mostlyclear, with a low around 48.North wind around 7 mph. Friday Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Friday Night Clear, with a low around 51. North northeastwindaround 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday Sunny, with a high near80. Saturday Night Mostly clear,with a low around 57. SundaySunny, with a high near 83. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, witha low around 63. Monday Mostlysunny, with a high near 84. Monday Night Mostly cloudy, witha low around 63. Tuesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny,with a high near 81. TuesdayNight A 40 percent chance ofshowers and thunderstorms.Mostly cloudy, with a low around59. Wednesday A 30 percentchance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny,with a high near 79.<"NOANNOUNCE"><Announcer: "From Iowa's Sports Leader, thisis KCCI 8 Sports."> thunderstorms. Mostly sunny,with a high near 79.